OGDEN, UT — The Ogden Fire Department, typically known for responding to fires, is expanding its role in the community. A new initiative, aimed at addressing the medical needs of the homeless population, is now part of the department’s operations. While the department responds to a variety of emergencies, Deputy Chief Mike Slater notes that the majority of calls—approximately 80%—are medical in nature, rather than fire-related. Slater highlights the department’s commitment to providing both fire and medical services, with all firefighters trained as EMTs and paramedics. The new role of homeless medical advocate, recently introduced within the department, is designed…
